Can my mom force my dad to leave the house?

Legal Questions & AnswersCategory: Family LawCan my mom force my dad to leave the house?
Tom asked 6 years ago
My mom wants my dad out of the house and has proof that he his cheating on her. However, he will not leave and I would like to know if there is any legal way of getting him to leave? My mom has already filed for divorce.
1 Answers
Joe Lawyer answered 6 years ago
Your post scares me. This is your Mom\\\'s and your Dad\\\'s divorce, not yours. You need to let this be their struggle. Back off. Even if you are an adult, you still need a relationship with both your parents, even if one of them is behaving in ways that you reject. Your Mom can easily bring this to a head by filing for temporary orders. The fact that she has not done so may be her way of giving herself time to grieve over the marriage before she takes the next step.